The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police. Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law as well as in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
MANHATTAN, KAN. –
Officers filed a report for aggravated kidnapping, aggravated robbery, possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of stolen property, possession of marijuana, contributing to a child’s misconduct and probation violation in the 5500 block of Stone Crest Ct. in Manhattan on April 15, 2020, at approximately 1:40 AM. Officers listed an 18-year-old female as the victim and a known 20-year-old male as the suspect. Derrick Smith, 20, of Manhattan was arrested in connection. Smith was issued a total bond of $131,500.00 causing him to remain confined at the time of this report.
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property and criminal tresspass in the 200 block of Springboard Lane in Manhattan on April 16, 2020, at approximately 8:40 AM. Officers listed the City of Manhattan as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect spray painted structures at a city pool. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $500.00. Police ask that anyone with information please contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.
Officers filed a report for theft by deception in Manhattan on April 17, 2020, at approximately 8:40 AM. Officers listed a 21-year-old female as the victim when she reported an unknown male suspect scammed her out of money when trying to rent a house on Craigslist. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $800.00. Police ask that anyone with information please contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.
Officers filed a report for criminal damage to property in the 500 block of Pierre St. in Manhattan on April 17, 2020, at approximately 10:10 AM. Officers listed I70 Properties LLC as the victim when it was reported an unknown suspect spray painted limestone on their porch. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $800.00. Police ask that anyone with information please contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.
Officers filed a report for identity theft in Manhattan on April 16, 2020 at 2:20 PM. Officers listed a 28-year-old male as the victim when he reported an unknown suspect used his identity to make an auto purchase in Ohio. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $55,407.00. Police ask that anyone with information please contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.00.
Those with information about crimes in our area are encouraged to contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers.
